The court heard that McKenna was shouting abuse in Newry Street, Rathfriland. Standing beside a bag of drink he told police: “I am God. King of Ireland”.

He also told them they were his servants and should do what he tells them before telling them to ‘shut the f—k up’. When cautioned he said: “I am God.” A solicitor said the defendant had a record which was of some vintage with the last offence eight years ago. District Judge, Mr Paul Copeland, imposed an absolute discharge.